MILFORD — Area libraries, city departments, churches and civic organizations will provide a wide variety of Halloween and fall harvest activities for kids and families. The communities of Syracuse, North Webster and Milford have all announced their official trick-or-treat hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Other events: Friday, Oct. 25 …read more.

CROMWELL — The Sanctuary of Syracuse will hold a free Fall Fun Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Bowen Community Center in Enchanted Hills, 9799 E. Excalibur Place, Cromwell. The family-oriented event will include games, food, clowns, a bounce house, popcorn and prizes. Participants can sign up by 1:30 p.m. for …read more.

NEW PARIS — Bethany Church of the Brethren, located on US 6, 1 mile east of SR 15, will hold its 41st annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 13. Festivities will include a bazaar, open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., a pork dinner served from 4 to 7 p.m. for dining in and 4:30 to …read more.

SYRACUSE — A beautiful fall day with the temperature in the low 70s brought a large crowd to the sixth annual Fall Festival at Brook Pointe Resort. A free shuttle service brought festival visitors from the parking lot of Wawasee High School. There were many vendors selling a wide range of items, including food. Free …read more.

NEW PARIS — Bethany Church of the Brethren, US 6, New Paris, will be holding its 29th annual Fall Festival and Hog Roast Dinner Saturday, Oct. 8. The church is located at 19003 US 6, one-half mile east of SR 15 on US 6. The festival will begin at 9 a.m. with a large bazaar …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

Camp Mack Fall Festival will be held all day Saturday, Oct. 3, at Camp Mack, 1113 E. Camp Mack Road, Milford. The event offers a variety of food, crafts, demonstrations, activities, entertainment, train rides and hayrides for the whole family. A silent auction will take place, or attend the live auction featuring quilts, comforters, theme …read more.

WARSAW — Sacred Heart School Pumpkin Patch celebration will be held Oct. 2-4, and will offer a variety of fun events and items benefiting the Home and School Association. The event will begin on Friday Oct. 2, during preschool pick-up at 2:30 p.m. for Sacred Heart Students Pre-K3 to sixth grade and will continue to …read more.

NEW PARIS — Bethany Church of the Brethren is inviting the community to a day of fall fun on Friday, Oct. 10. The church’s annual fall festival will feature great food and an opportunity to enjoy several homemade and baked items. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. with a bazaar that will offer both …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival is off to a great start this afternoon, Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Mermaid Festival fairgrounds. Families from around the local communities are joining in the fun until 4 p.m. today.

It is time for a free, family oriented Fall Festival put on by Brook Pointe Inn, Syracuse. It will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the inn, 4906 E 1200N, Syracuse. The location is better known as Bowser Road at Crazy Corners. About 3,000 visitors attended in 2013. Everything …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Trick-or-Treat Times Thursday, Oct. 30 Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Akron – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Argos – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Atwood – …read more.

[weaver_youtube T5sePnDu_T8 rel=8]     Winter like weather, including an occasional rain shower mixed with snow, didn’t keep people from bundling up in winter clothing and visiting the Fall Festival in Winona Lake Saturday. Events took place on Canal Street and Auditorium Boulevard. The festival was a joint effort between the Winona Lake Parks Department …read more.